25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in lansdowne, VA

Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, is a board-certified surgeon, mentor, and educator with more than a decade of experience. She joined Inova in 2021 and currently serves as the Division and System Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. In addition to her leadership roles, Dr. Ferrada served as the Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She has enhanced the educational curriculum, restructured several rotations, and expanded faculty development opportunities. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Ferrada was a Professor of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where she served as the Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship and the Medical Director of the Surgical and Trauma Intensive Care Unit at VCU Health Systems. She was also an elected board member of the Medical College of Virginia Physicians. Dr. Ferrada completed her medical education in Colombia, her native country, before relocating to the United States to pursue further training. After a year of research at the University of Miami, she joined Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, one of Harvard’s major teaching hospitals, for her surgical residency. She was the first Colombian woman to graduate from a surgical subspecialty at Harvard. Dr. Ferrada then continued her training in trauma and critical care at the University of Pittsburgh before joining the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center as their first acute care surgery fellow. Dr. Ferrada’s passion for educating and mentoring young surgeons began during her residency when she became an ultrasound instructor with the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Since then, she has received multiple teaching awards from various institutions and has held leadership roles within the ACS, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Virginia chapter of the Association for Women Surgeons, and the Pan-American Trauma Society. An internationally recognized advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, Dr. Ferrada is also an esteemed researcher. She serves on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals, including Surgery, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and she is an associate editor for the American Journal of Surgery. Dr. Ferrada is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Myocardial Contusion, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ferrada is currently accepting new patients.

Mohamad Zanbrakji is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Zanbrakji is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zanbrakji is currently accepting new patients.

Rahil Dharia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Dharia is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dharia is currently accepting new patients.

Surupa Gupta is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

John Pulizzi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Pulizzi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Pulizzi is currently accepting new patients.

Abdullah Wafa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wafa is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Rahel Ghenbot is a specialty care physician board certified in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. She joined Inova in 2022 and has been practicing since 2015. Dr. Ghenbot has experience in minimally invasive surgery and treats pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, and abnormalities of the urogenital tract. She has a special interest in surgical outcomes and quality improvement. Dr. Ghenbot serves in several additional roles at Inova, supporting the education of medical students as well as OB-GYN residents and fellows. She is the Clinical Rotation Director for the Walter Reed – Inova Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship; the Urogynecology Rotation Director for the Inova OB-GYN Residency Program; and the Associate Director of Research for the Inova OB-GYN Residency Program. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Campus. Dr. Ghenbot is passionate about women’s healthcare. She chose to become a urogynecologist because it allows her to significantly improve her patients’ quality of life. She strongly values patient-centered medicine and believes it is important to develop personalized treatment plans that include patients’ individual needs and desires. Outside the office, Dr. Ghenbot enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, reading, listening to live music, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonia Congenita, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Urinary Incontinence. Dr. Ghenbot is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Palachick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Palachick is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Marina Guirguis Hanna is a urogynecologist board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2016. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Guirguis Hanna was a urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery fellow at Magee Women’s Hospital at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has experience in minimally invasive surgery and treats pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, obstetric trauma, and abnormalities of the urogenital tract. Dr. Guirguis Hanna’s clinical areas of interest include overactive bladder, urinary incontinence and quality improvement outcomes. Dr. Guirguis Hanna is a fierce advocate of women’s health and chose to become a urogynecologist to improve the quality of life of the women in her community. She values the importance of the individualized patient experience and shared decision making. Dr. Guirguis Hanna speaks both English and Arabic and strongly values diverse and inclusive medical care. Outside the office, Dr. Guirguis Hanna enjoys traveling, trying new food, playing her guitar and being outdoors. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence. Dr. Hanna is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Barry Walter is a board-certified surgeon. He joined Inova Health System in 2021 and has been practicing since 1991. Read Dr. Walter's Personal Statement Below I’ve wanted to pursue a career as a surgeon since I was a kid. I had a book called “All about the Human Body.” It had a big impact on me. I love biology and I love fixing things, so it was a perfect fit. I want patients to understand their medical problem, how I can fix it, and to feel comfortable with their decision to have surgery. The most important thing about any surgery is for patients to trust their surgeon implicitly. Being a trusted surgeon has given me a purpose in life that goes beyond just work and home. I feel gratified knowing I will leave behind hundreds of patients who would otherwise not be alive, and thousands that are better off due to my efforts. I am proud that I have been instrumental in fundamentally changing the nature of surgery in Northern Virginia. With the support of the founding partners of VSA, I have been able to bring advanced minimally invasive surgery to this area when it was previously almost nonexistent. It is also important to enjoy family and friends and in my spare time I like to hike, sail and ski with them. I have also been active in Tae Kwon Do for 17 years, and am now a 5th degree black belt, part time instructor. Memberships/Accreditations Fellow, American College of Surgeons Member, Society of Laparo-Endoscopic Surgery Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons Member, Americas Hernia Society Top Doctor, Washingtonian, 2020 “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons”, by Consumer’s Research Council of America Best Docs, Northern Virginia Magazine. Dr. Walter is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy. Dr. Walter is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Kelley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Compartment Syndrome. Dr. Kelley is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Harris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

Ayorinde Akinrinlola is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Akinrinlola is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Akinrinlola is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery - 2027. Dr. Akinrinlola is currently accepting new patients.

Virginia Chiantella is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lansdowne, Virginia. Dr. Chiantella is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma. Dr. Chiantella is currently accepting new patients.

John Williams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brambleton, Virginia. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Lump. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Cecil Cross is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Cross is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.

Khaled Saed is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Saed is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Gangrene, Gastritis, and Gastrectomy.

Shannon Lehr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dulles, Virginia. Dr. Lehr is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Angiosarcoma.

Samuel Gray is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Gray is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Gangrene. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

Yaqub Baraki is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lansdowne, Virginia. Dr. Baraki is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Baraki is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michelle Abghari is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon. She joined Inova Health System in 2021 and has been practicing since 2014. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Abghari completed a fellowship in surgical breast oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick. Previously, she trained in general surgery at New York Medical College in Manhattan. She is originally from Detroit. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and went on to receive her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. Dr. Abghari currently resides in the Northern Virginia area with her husband and daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and playing the piano. Memberships/Accreditations American College of Surgeons Association of Women Surgeons American Medical Association American Society of Breast Surgeons Society of Surgical Oncology. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Intraductal Papilloma. Dr. Abghari is currently accepting new patients.

Hernan Vargas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Vargas is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma. Dr. Vargas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

Gary F. Rogers, MD, JD, LLM, MBA, MPH, is an academic pediatric plastic surgeon, the Johnston Family professor of pediatric plastic surgery and chief of the Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Children’s National Hospital. A native of California, he earned his undergraduate education at UCLA in 1987 and matriculated at Tulane University School of Medicine. During the next four years, he completed three concurrent graduate degrees: a degree in medicine with honors (Alpha Omega Alpha), a Masters of Business Administration (1988-1991; A.B. Freeman School of Business) and a Masters of Public Health (1990-1991; Tulane University School of Public Health). Between 1991 and 1997, he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1991-1996) while attaining a law degree (JD) from the University of North Carolina, School of Law (1993-1997). His subsequent training included a plastic surgery residency from University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, fellowships in pediatric plastic/craniofacial surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard and orthopaedic hand and microsurgery from Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard (2001-2002). From 2002-2010, Dr. Rogers was a faculty member of the Division of Plastic and Oral Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital and he held an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. During this time, he co-invented two medical devices designed to prevent plagiocephaly. In 2010, Dr. Rogers joined Children’s National as the Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery. He is a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Rogers completed a Masters in Law (LL.M.) focusing on healthcare law from the George Washington School of Law in 2016 and is currently a student in the Masters of Applied Economics program at the George Washington University Columbian College of Arts and Science. Dr. Rogers holds a subspecialty board certification in hand surgery (CAQHS) from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has authored more than 170 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He has also lectured at numerous regional, national and international meetings. He and his wife of 23 years, Wendy, have four children and live in Great Falls, Virginia. Dr. Rogers is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Symphalangism Distal, Proximal Symphalangism, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Rogers is board certified in Surgery Of The Hand: American Board Of Plastic Surgery, 2006, Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004, and Plastic Surgery: American Board Of Plastic Surgery, 2005. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

Mikael Petrosyan, MD, MBA, is a distinguished pediatric surgeon and nationally recognized leader in general and thoracic surgery. He serves as chief of the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he also holds key leadership roles as surgical director of Perioperative Services and program director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship. Academically, he is a professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Petrosyan received his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School and completed his general surgery residency at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California. He went on to complete a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s National and later earned a Master of Business Administration from The George Washington University. He is board-certified in both General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. A pioneer in surgical innovation and program development, Dr. Petrosyan has led the creation of several multidisciplinary initiatives at Children’s National, including the Thoracic and Foregut Program and Chest Wall Deformities Program. His clinical and research interests focus on pediatric achalasia, minimally invasive foregut procedures, congenital chest wall anomalies, trauma and surgical education. Dr. Petrosyan is a prolific academician with numerous peer-reviewed publications and numerous book chapters. His expertise has earned him recognition in major media outlets such as NPR, BBC and The Washington Post, where he has shared insights on pediatric trauma and health disparities. Deeply committed to education and outreach, Dr. Petrosyan founded SURGUCATION, a widely followed YouTube and podcast platform designed to educate parents and caregivers about pediatric surgery. He also extends his impact globally as a surgical consultant and educator in Armenia. Clinical Interests: Pediatric foregut and esophageal disorders, thoracic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, chest wall deformities, trauma, oncology, bariatric surgery, endoscopy and surgical education. Dr. Petrosyan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Achalasia, Pectus Excavatum, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Petrosyan is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2011, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery, Pediatric, 2015, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 2011, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2011, and Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2015. Dr. Petrosyan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kirsten Edmiston is a fellowship-trained breast oncology surgeon. She joined Inova Fairfax Medical Center’s medical staff in 1997. Academically, Dr. Edmiston is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova campus, teaching students and residents. She has a master’s in population health and a graduate certificate in healthcare quality/safety management from Thomas Jefferson University. She is a successful breast surgeon focused on the multidisciplinary management of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. She enjoys partnering with patients and families to overcome the challenges of breast cancer. Within Inova, Dr. Edmiston has served in multiple leadership roles in surgical quality care and safety; she currently serves as the Chief Surgical Quality Officer for the health system. Dr. Edmiston has extensive experience leading interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care delivery and working with colleagues across Inova in surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, OB-GYN, primary care, etc. She is most proud of leading Inova to become Quality Verified by the American College of Surgeons for all five hospitals. She also speaks nationally about the drive to improve surgical care and quality. She currently serves as the surgeon champion for the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Fundamentally, Dr. Edmiston is dedicated to the safe delivery of surgical care for every patient, every touch, in a culture of excellence, strong communication and psychological safety. Dr. Edmiston is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Edmiston is currently accepting new patients.